Fabio Biondi & Europa Galante — Vivaldi: Concerti [9CD Box Set] (2017) MP3

Vivaldi\’s concertos — so irresistibly inventive and colourful — have become central to the world\’s appreciation of Baroque music. In the composer\’s own his brilliantly innovative works created something of an international sensation, even exciting the admiration of Johann Sebastian Bach. Doing full justice to the Venetian master\’s genius, Fabio Biondi and Europa Galante give performances of captivating virtuosity and immediacy.

Disc: 1

1. Concerto No. 2 in G Minor for 2 Violins and Cello, RV 578 (from \»L\’estro armonico\», Op. 3): I. Alleg

2. No. 2 in G minor RV578 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Allegro

3. No. 2 in G minor RV578 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Larghetto

4. No. 2 in G minor RV578 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): IV. Allegro

5. No. 1 in D major RV549 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

6. No. 1 in D major RV549 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Largo e spiccato

7. No. 1 in D major RV549 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

8. No. 6 in A minor RV356 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

9. Violin Concerto No. 6 in A Minor, RV 356 (from \»L\’estro armonico\», Op. 3): II. Largo

10. No. 6 in A minor RV356 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Presto

11. No. 5 in A major RV519 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

12. No. 5 in A major RV519 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Largo

13. No. 5 in A major RV519 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

14. No. 4 in E minor RV550 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Andante

15. No. 4 in E minor RV550 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Allegro assai

16. No. 4 in E minor RV550 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Adagio

17. No. 4 in E minor RV550 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): IV. Allegro

18. No. 3 in G major RV310 (from \’L\’esto armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

19. No. 3 in G major RV310 (from \’L\’esto armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Largo

20. No. 3 in G major RV310 (from \’L\’esto armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

Disc: 2

1. Concerto No. 8 in A Minor for 2 Violins, RV 522 (from \»L\’estro armonico\», Op. 3): I. Allegro

2. No. 8 in A minor RV522 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’, Op. 3): II. Larghetto e spirito

3. No. 8 in A minor RV522 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’, Op. 3): III. Allegro

4. No. 7 in F major RV567 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Andante

5. No. 7 in F major RV567 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Adagio

6. No. 7 in F major RV567 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

7. No. 7 in F major RV567 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): IV. Adagio

8. No. 7 in F major RV567 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): V. Allegro

9. No. 11 in D minor RV565 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

10. No. 11 in D minor RV565 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Adagio e spiccato

11. No. 11 in D minor RV565 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

12. No. 11 in D minor RV565 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): IV. Largo e spiccato

13. No. 11 in D minor RV565 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): V. Allegro

14. No. 9 in D major RV230 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

15. No. 9 in D major RV230 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Larghetto

16. No. 9 in D major RV230 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

17. No. 10 in B minor RV580 (from \’Lestro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

18. No. 10 in B minor RV580 (from \’Lestro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Largo e spiccato

19. No. 10 in B minor RV580 (from \’Lestro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

20. No. 12 in E major RV265 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): I. Allegro

21. No. 12 in E major RV265 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): II. Largo e spiccato

22. No. 12 in E major RV265 (from \’L\’estro armonico\’ Op. 3): III. Allegro

Disc: 3

1. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in B Flat Major, RV 383a: I. Allegro

2. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in B Flat Major, RV 383a: II. Largo e Cantabile

3. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in B Flat Major, RV 383a: III. Allegro

4. Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Minor, RV 279 (from \»La stravaganza\», Op. 4): I. Allegro

5. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in E Minor, RV 279: II. Largo

6. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in E Minor, RV 279: III. Allegro

7. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in A Minor, RV 357: I. Allegro

8. Violin Concerto No. 4 in A Minor, RV 357 (from \»La stravaganza\», Op. 4): II. Grave

9. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in A Minor, RV 357: III. Allegro

10. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in F Major, RV 284: I. Allegro

11. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in F Major, RV 284: II. Largo

12. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in F Major, RV 284: III. Allegro

13. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in D Major, RV 204: I. Allegro

14. Violin Concerto No. 11 in D Major, RV 204 (from \»La stravaganza\», Op. 4): II. Largo

15. La Stravaganza Op.4 No.9, Concerto in D Major, RV 204: III. Allegro assai

16. La Stravaganza: Concerto RV291 in F major: I. Allegro

17. La Stravaganza: Concerto RV291 in F major: II. Larghetto

18. La Stravaganza: Concerto RV291 in F major: III. Allegro

19. Concerto for violin, cello and strings in F major, RV 544 \’Proteo o sia il mondo al rovescio\’: I. Al

20. Concerto for violin, cello and strings in F major, RV 544 \’Proteo o sia il mondo al rovescio\’: II. L

21. Concerto for violin, cello and strings in F major, RV 544 \’Proteo o sia il mondo al rovescio\’: III.

Disc: 4

1. Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, \»La primavera\» (from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\»

2. Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269 \»La primavera\» (No. 1 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invent

3. Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269 \»La primavera\» (No. 1 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invent

4. Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315 \»L\’estate\» (No. 2 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione

5. Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315 \»L\’estate\» (No. 2 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione

6. The Four Seasons, Concerto in G Minor, RV 315, \»L\’estate\»: III. Presto

7. Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293 \»L\’autunno\» (No. 3 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invention

8. Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293 \»L\’autunno\» (No. 3 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invention

9. Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293 \»L\’autunno\» (No. 3 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invention

10. Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297 \»L\’inverno\» (No. 4 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invention

11. Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297 \»L\’inverno\» (No. 4 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invention

12. Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297 \»L\’inverno\» (No. 4 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’invention

13. Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major, RV 253 \»La tempesta di mare\» (No. 5 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e

14. Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major, RV 253 \»La tempesta di mare\» (No. 5 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e

15. Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major, RV 253 \»La tempesta di mare\» (No. 5 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e

16. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 242 (No. 7 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

17. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 242 (No. 7 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

18. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 242 (No. 7 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

Disc: 5

1. Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 210 (No. 11 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

2. Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 210 (No. 11 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

3. Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 210 (No. 11 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

4. Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 362 \»La Caccia\» (No. 10 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inv

5. Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 362 \»La Caccia\» (No. 10 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inv

6. Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 362 \»La Caccia\» (No. 10 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inv

7. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 236 (No. 9 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

8. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 236 (No. 9 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

9. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 236 (No. 9 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

10. Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 332 (No. 8 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

11. Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 332 (No. 8 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

12. Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 332 (No. 8 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

13. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 180 (No. 6 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

14. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 180 (No. 6 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

15. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 180 (No. 6 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

16. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 178 (No. 12 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

17. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 178 (No. 12 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

18. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 178 (No. 12 from \»Il nto dell\’armonia e dell\’inventione\», Op. 8):

Disc: 6

1. Concerto in D minor, RV 394: I Allegro

2. Concerto in D minor, RV 394: II Largo

3. Concerto in D minor, RV 394: III Allegro

4. Concerto in A major, RV 396: I Allegro

5. Concerto in A major, RV 396: II Andante

6. Concerto in A major, RV 396: III Allegro

7. Concerto in D major, RV 392: I Allegro

8. Concerto in D major, RV 392: II Largo

9. Concerto in D major, RV 392: III Allegro

10. Concerto in D minor, RV 393: I Allegro

11. Concerto in D minor, RV 393: II Adagio

12. Concerto in D minor, RV 393: III Presto

13. Concerto in D minor, RV 395: I Allegro

14. Concerto in D minor, RV 395: II Largo

15. Concerto in D minor, RV 395: III Allegro

16. Concerto in A minor, RV 397: I Allegro

17. Concerto in A minor, RV 397: II Largo

18. Concerto in A minor, RV 397: III Allegro

19. Concerto in F major, RV 97: I Largo & II Allegro

20. Concerto in F Major, RV 97: III. Adagio

21. Concerto in F major, RV 97: IV Allegro

Disc: 7

1. Concerto in D major for violin and orchestra RV234, \’L\’Inquietudine\’: I. Allegro molto

2. Concerto in D major for violin and orchestra RV234, \’L\’Inquietudine\’: II. Largo

3. Concerto in D major for violin and orchestra RV234, \’L\’Inquietudine\’: III. Allegro

4. Concerto in B flat major for violin, oboe, salmoe & 3 viole all\’inglese ed orchestra RV579, \’Funebre

5. Concerto in B flat major for violin, oboe, salmoe & 3 viole all\’inglese ed orchestra RV579, \’Funebre

6. Concerto in B flat major for violin, oboe, salmoe & 3 viole all\’inglese ed orchestra RV579, \’Funebre

7. Concerto in B flat major for violin, oboe, salmoe & 3 viole all\’inglese ed orchestra RV579, \’Funebre

8. Concerto in F major per flauto diritto, oboe & fagotto, violino ed orchestra RV570, \’La tempesta di

9. Concerto in F major per flauto diritto, oboe & fagotto, violino ed orchestra RV570, \’La tempesta di

10. Concerto in F major per flauto diritto, oboe & fagotto, violino ed orchestra RV570, \’La tempesta di

11. Concerto in G minor per flauto diritto ed orchestra Op. 10 No. 2 RV439, \’La notte\’: Largo

12. Concerto in G minor per flauto diritto ed orchestra Op. 10 No. 2 RV439, \’La notte\’: Presto (fantasmi

13. Concerto in G minor per flauto diritto ed orchestra Op. 10 No. 2 RV439, \’La notte\’: Largo

14. Concerto in G minor per flauto diritto ed orchestra Op. 10 No. 2 RV439, \’La notte\’: Presto

15. Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 \»La Notte\» (No. 2 from \»6 Concerti a flauto traverso\», Op. 10) : V

16. Concerto in G minor per flauto diritto ed orchestra Op. 10 No. 2 RV439, \’La notte\’: Allegro

17. Concerto in A major for violin e altro violino per eco in lontano RV552: I. Allegro

18. Concerto in A major for violin e altro violino per eco in lontano RV552: II. Larghetto

19. Concerto in A major for violin e altro violino per eco in lontano RV552: III. Allegro

20. Concerto in E major, RV 270 \’Il Riposo — per il Natale\’: I. Allegro

21. Concerto in E Major, RV 270 \’Il Riposo — per il Natale\’: II. Adagio

22. Concerto in E Major, RV 270 \’Il Riposo — per il Natale\’: II. Allegro

23. Concerto in G minor per 2 violincelli ed orchestra RV531: I. Allegro

24. Concerto in G minor per 2 violincelli ed orchestra RV531: II. Largo

25. Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531: III. Allegro

Disc: 8

1. Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: I. Allegro

2. Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: II. Andante

3. Concerto for 2 Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: III. Allegro

4. Concerto con molti strumenti in C Major, RV 558: I. Allegro molto

5. Concerto con molti strumenti in C Major, RV 558: II. Andante molto

6. Concerto con molti strumenti in C Major, RV 558: III. Allegro

7. Concerto in G minor per violino, 2 flauti dritti, 2 oboi, fagotto ed archi RV 576, \’dedicato a Sua A

8. Concerto in G minor per violino, 2 flauti dritti, 2 oboi, fagotto ed archi RV 576, \’dedicato a Sua A

9. Concerto in G minor per violino, 2 flauti dritti, 2 oboi, fagotto ed archi RV 576, \’dedicato a Sua A

10. Concerto in D major per 2 violini, 2 celli ed archi RV564: I. Allegro

11. Concerto in D major per 2 violini, 2 celli ed archi RV564: II. Largo

12. Concerto in D major per 2 violini, 2 celli ed archi RV564: III. Allegro

13. Concerto in G minor per violino solo, 2 oboi, fagotto ed archi RV 319, \’dedicato a S. Pisendel\’ (Dre

14. Concerto in G minor per violino solo, 2 oboi, fagotto ed archi RV 319, \’dedicato a S. Pisendel\’ (Dre

15. Concerto in G minor per violino solo, 2 oboi, fagotto ed archi RV 319, \’dedicato a S. Pisendel\’ (Dre

16. Concerto for Mandolin in C Major, RV 425: I. Allegro

17. Concerto for Mandolin in C Major, RV 425: II. Largo

18. Concerto in C Major per mandolino er archi, RV 425: III. Allegro

19. Concerto in C major per 3 violini, oboe, 2 flauti dritti, 2 ciole all`inglese, salmoe, 2 celli, 2 ce

20. Concerto in C major per 3 violini, oboe, 2 flauti dritti, 2 ciole all`inglese, salmoe, 2 celli, 2 ce

21. Concerto in C major per 3 violini, oboe, 2 flauti dritti, 2 ciole all`inglese, salmoe, 2 celli, 2 ce

Disc: 9

1. Concerto for solo violin, 2 oboe, 2 horns, bassoon & strings in D major RV562: I Andante — Allegro (

2. Concerto for solo violin, 2 oboe, 2 horns, bassoon & strings in D major RV562: II Grave (violin solo

3. Concerto for solo violin, 2 oboe, 2 horns, bassoon & strings in D major RV562: III Allegro (with tim

4. Concerto for solo violin, 2 oboe, 2 horns, bassoon & strings in D major RV562: II Grave (alternate v

5. Concerto for 2 violins, 2 recorders, 2 oboe, bassoon & strings in D minor RV566: Allegro assai

6. Concerto for 2 violins, 2 recorders, 2 oboe, bassoon & strings in D minor RV566: Largo (2 flutes)

7. Concerto for 2 violins, 2 recorders, 2 oboe, bassoon & strings in D minor RV566: Allegro

8. Concerto for violin, 2 oboe, bassoon, 2 horns & strings in F major RV569: I Adagio — Allegro

9. Concerto for violin, 2 oboe, bassoon, 2 horns & strings in F major RV569: II Grave (Largo)

10. Concerto for violin, 2 oboe, bassoon, 2 horns & strings in F major RV569: III Allegro

11. Concerto for solo viola d\’amore, lute & strings in D minor RV540: I Allegro

12. Concerto for solo viola d\’amore, lute & strings in D minor RV540: II Largo

13. Concerto for solo viola d\’amore, lute & strings in D minor RV540: III Allegro

14. Concerto for solo violin, 2 cellos & strings in C major RV561: Allegro

15. Concerto for solo violin, 2 cellos & strings in C major RV561: Largo

16. Concerto for solo violin, 2 cellos & strings in C major RV561: Allegro molto

17. Concerto for cello & strings in G major RV413: I Allegro

18. Concerto for cello & strings in G major RV413: II Largo

19. Concerto for cello & strings in G major RV413: III Allegro

20. Concerto for 4 solo violins & strings in B flat major RV553: I Allegro

21. Concerto for 4 solo violins & strings in B flat major RV553: II Largo

22. Concerto for 4 solo violins & strings in B flat major RV553: III Allegro